Opticians, Dispensing

SOC code 29-2081 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

National employment
73,530
Mean annual wage
$51,770
Mean hourly wage
$24.89
Median annual wage
$47,260
Median hourly wage
$22.72

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$35,610$17.12
25th percentile$38,820$18.66
50th percentile (median)$47,260$22.72
75th percentile$61,700$29.66
90th percentile$76,750$36.90

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.